This article was written by stylist Dennis Almazan. He has done styling for some models and photographers I have collaborated with in the past, but I have yet to work alongside him. A stylist, like a makeup artist is often left out in the credits department. A good photograph is not just about the camera, the photographers' techniques and the models' innate beauty, but is the sum of all the artistic inputs from people working behind the shoot: MUA, stylist and designers included. Read on to pick up some helpful views from this budding stylist from CDO:
1. Show an outfit or accessories only once. It is fine to use a model many times just like what we are doing with Natasha Mills and Stephanie Sol. Just make sure that models would tend to look different every fashion shoot. These pictures were taken on one event with different photographers.
2. Always ensure that the outfit blends with the make-up, the venue, the hair, accessories and the storyline of the project.
3. If you are on a location shoot, always bring the make-up artist f
or re-touch. Make sure that the hairstyle is changed to come up with different results.
4. If the model is Filipino looking, do not force her to look Caucasian. That would be a big mess. Always choose a model that is pleasing to the eyes. Unless you want a Horror photo shoot.
5. Choose a tall model. Height is an advantage because photography is a visual medium.
6. If it is a wedding shoot, go for light make-up especially if the photographer caters for people who are getting married. You have the option to put dark colors on the eyes and lips if your concept is haute couture.
7. EMO look was popularized by Avril Lavigne. Filipinos would tend to follow the trend but please the dark shades of the eye would only fit if your nose has a nice shape. If the facial features of the model fit well, let the model wear contact lenses to come up with a light color of the eyes to emphasize the dark shade of the eyes. Do not let the male model wear lip gloss or shimmery shade. That would make him look effeminate.
8. Explore concepts. Don’t be afraid to experiment. Make sure that your concept is unique every photo-shoot.
9. Ignore bad comments. Remember, it is you who works hard and spends for the shoot. Every work is a piece of art.
10. Love your work. Do not expect that you will earn money in this field.
Be selfless.
The greatest giver is always a winner.
Never in my life that I earned money from being a stylist but I gained a lot of friends.
Models: Natasha Mills and Stephanie Sol
Photographers: Jonathan Neri for the 1st. 2nd and 4th photos and Marivic Montilla for the 3rd photo.
Stylist: Dennis Almazan
MUA: Raffy Rockwell
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